MICHELLE O.B.A.M.A Demanded Karoline Leavitt Be Silenced — He Responded Calmly On Live TV -baolinh

Leavitt emphasized that the issue was not merely bureaucratic but potentially legal in nature, framing it as a question of documentation rather than a declaration of wrongdoing.

“Ilhan Omar has consistently stated that she became a U.S. citizen through her father’s naturalization in 2000,” Leavitt said. “The question being raised is whether the underlying documentation supporting that claim is complete and verifiable.”

Leavitt was careful to note that a FOIA response indicating no records found does not automatically prove fraud or wrongdoing. However, she argued that the absence of records, if unresolved, could warrant further scrutiny.

Why the Issue Matters Legally

Under U.S. immigration law, derivative citizenship—citizenship granted automatically to a child based on a parent’s naturalization—depends on specific statutory requirements. These include the child’s age at the time of the parent’s naturalization, lawful permanent resident status, and physical custody.

Legal experts note that if a parent’s naturalization were later proven to be invalid due to fraud or error, derivative citizenship claims could, in theory, be reexamined. However, such cases are rare, complex, and typically require extensive evidence and judicial review. Continue reading…